Horticulture Articles

The Best Gardens Come from the Heart

With a little romance in our soul and passion in our hearts, we all dream of having our very own enchanted garden. Our thoughts drift back to a time we had a frosty glass of lemonade and fresh baked cookies in our grandmother’s garden. Memories of soaring high in a swing hanging from an old oak tree, enjoying the color of nearby daylilies as the fragrance of roses drift by from another corner of the garden fill our mind. Butterflies dancing among the delicate blossoms bring the magic of the garden to life. Read the full article.

Herbs in the Landscape

Through the years herbs have flavored our food, scented our soaps and have been used to treat our ailments. These wonderful plants with a wide array of delicate flowers, colorful foliage, interesting texture and delightful fragrances give us many ways to enhance our landscapes.

Herbs are tough and durable during long hot summers and thrive extremely well during a cold winter. The climate of Austin and the Texas Hill Country provides them with ideal growing conditions. Read the full article.

Stone in the Landscape

Other than plants, stone is the most natural element used in gardens. Stone adds natural beauty and increases the value of your property along with giving you the ability to use and enjoy your landscape.

The availability of so many different types of stone and its versatility combined along with endurance makes it an excellent choice for creating garden features. Your garden also gains color and texture. Read the full article.